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WOODEN TOYS... A Gift That Lasts
If you're looking for more natural toy options for your child, we've found some of the cutest and fun options for your little one!...

Danielle
Nov 20, 20221 min read
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TOURING NY | CENTRAL PARK ZOO
If you're looking for something to do with your little munchkin on a beautiful spring day, look no further than the Central Park Zoo....

Danielle
May 12, 20222 min read
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Touring NY | Billy Johnson Playground
Nestled inside Central Park near E 67th Street and 5th Ave is a playground you and your kids won’t want to miss. Designed with the...

Danielle
May 11, 20221 min read
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The Nitty Gritty – Navigating The World Of Online Searching For Parents And Nannies
When I nannied many of the jobs I got were referral based. There were times, however, when that didn’t pan out so I turned to the next...

Danielle
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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BOOKS WE LOVE | Snowy Days
Happy Tuesday folks! When it’s cold and blustery outside there’s nothing like snuggling up inside with a warm drink and a good book....

Danielle
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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BOOKS OF WONDER BOOKSHOP
EDITORS UPDATE: BOOKS OF WONDER UPPER WEST SIDE LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. HOWEVER, THEIR LOCATION AT 42 West 17th St, New York NY...

Danielle
Nov 3, 20201 min read
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Teaching Your Children To Speak With Intention
One of the most important lessons we can teach children today is to speak with intention. Instead of simply saying whatever comes to...

Danielle
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | UNDERSTANDING THE IEP – PART II
BY DORCA CASSEUS The next part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) we will discuss is the Present Level of Performance (PLOP). I...

Danielle
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Fun Ways To Inspire Your Child To Read
When I was little, there was a story-time radio program that came on at night during which a distinguished old man would narrate a...

Danielle
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | A Year Unlike No Other
BY DORCA CASSEUS I cannot believe that we already made it to September and to the Back to School Season. The summer flew by and now it’s...

Danielle
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | UNDERSTANDING THE IEP
BY DORCA CASSEUS We are knee-deep in the world of Special Education in New York City. In the last few articles, you learned how to begin...

Danielle
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | The 13 Categories of Special Education
In the last few articles, we discussed the evaluation process and the initial IEP meeting. If your child qualifies for special education...

Danielle
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | THE INITIAL IEP MEETING
BY DORCA CASSEUS We have been getting into the nitty gritty of Special Education and IEPs. Let’s keep it going! We are going to continue...

Danielle
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | Special Education Evaluations
BY DORCA CASSEUS Last time, we started digging into some of the SPED lingo you may come across as you navigate the world of Special...

Danielle
Aug 11, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | Special Education Evaluations
By DORCA CASSEUS The education world can be full of acronyms. You may have heard of IEPs, MDRs, ED, ID, SLP, ICT, OT, PT…and the list can...

Danielle
Jun 30, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | SUMMER CAMP 2020
By DORCA CASSEUS Summer is officially here! Saturday, June 20th was the first official day of summer 2020. Summer is my favorite season,...

Danielle
Jun 23, 20201 min read
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FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
By Danielle Glaze Summer is here and schools are now out of session. While homeschooling was stressful at times, there was some comfort...

Danielle
Jun 16, 20205 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | SUMMER MAKE-UP SESSIONS
BY DORCA CASSEUS Last week at my school, we wrapped up the 2019-2020 school year. This year we had to celebrate and close out the year...

Danielle
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS | Read Together
By DORCA CASSEUS When I was still a classroom teacher my favorite time of day was Read Aloud when we all gathered on the carpet to hear a...

Danielle
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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TEACHING TOOLS: Conversations About Race And Diversity
By DORCA CASSEUS The year 2020 has been a challenging one to say the least. We are still in the midst of dealing with a global pandemic...

Danielle
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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